Client Manager opportunity at Lighthouse Communications

We are on the look out for a Client Manager to join our team. Lighthouse Communications is an award-winning public relations/marcomms agency based in the creative hub of Holywood, less than 10 minutes from Belfast city centre. Established in 2009, we are a full-service public relations agency, who also offer in-house video and design for a truly integrated marcomms approach. Retained by some of Northern Ireland’s leading brands, which encompass all sectors of the economy, we are recruiting now following a series of new client wins. You’ll be working with one of our talented teams helping to deliver our partners’ corporate objectives through innovative marcomms strategies. On a day-to-day basis you’ll be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive PR/marcomms strategies aligned with client objectives. Monitoring industry trends, competitor landscape, and relevant news to identify opportunities and potential risks.

• Maintaining strong relationships with journalists and media outlets. Pitch stories and press releases to the media, aiming to secure positive media coverage and managing responses to media inquiries.

• Creating compelling content, including press releases, articles, blog posts, and other communication activities. Ensure consistent messaging across all communications to reinforce client's brand and corporate objectives.

• Developing digital and social media strategies, ensuring timely and engaging content for clients. Monitoring social media conversations, responding to inquiries or comments promptly.

• Engaging with stakeholders, including customers, employees, partners, influencers, and Government, to build positive relationships and garner support.

• Track and analyse the effectiveness of PR and marcomms communication initiatives, using data to make informed decisions and improve strategies.

We want a self-driven communications specialist who brings:

• A talent for storytelling and transforming complex issues into simple communications that can be easily grasped by a diverse audience

• Passion for solving problems with creative and targeted communications solutions

• Strong planning and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise and multi-task

• Emotional intelligence and good judgment based on an ability to listen and learn

• Business insight so communications can support the business strategy

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

• Positive, confident and professional attitude

Required:

• Degree or professional qualification, preferably in Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing

• 2+ years of related experience working within an agency or in-house

• Excellent and proven writing skills

• Experience providing strategic communications advice

• Strong content development skills across a range of formats such as news, thought-leadership, speech writing, presentations, briefings, reports and social media

• Ability to perform under pressure

What we offer:

This is a permanent, full-time position with a sector leading salary and enviable range of benefits including, personal development and ongoing training plan, annual bonus, private pension and regular team building events.

Location:

Holywood, Co Down, Northern Ireland (office based with some homeworking) We are currently only able to accept candidates who are located within the UK and have working rights. Click this link to apply.